In this final installment of the Know Thyself series, Carmen digs into one of the most uncomfortable but essential parts of being human: being wrong. Why do we double down? Why is it so hard to say “I don’t know”? And how does knowing your lane protect your integrity, your relationships, and your influence?Using real‑life examples—from cars to sports to the cosmos—Carmen breaks down the difference between being familiar with something and actually knowing it. She explores why humility, curiosity, and the ability to say “I made a mistake” are not weaknesses but superpowers that build trust and community.This episode also looks at how misinformation spreads, why so many people talk confidently about subjects they barely understand, and how that dynamic has shaped everything from friendships to politics to the influencer era. Carmen shares how she handles her own mistakes, why she avoids speaking outside her lane, and how you can do the same without losing your voice.If you’ve ever felt pressured to have all the answers—or frustrated by people who pretend they do—this conversation will hit home.Topics in this episode:Why humans hate being wrongThe difference between expertise and familiarityHow doubling down damages trustWhy humility is a superpowerKnowing your lane (and staying in it)How to apologize and recover from mistakesThe influencer era and the cost of loud ignoranceHow to listen better, speak smarter, and stay curiousSeries Note: This is Part 5 of the Know Thyself series. If you missed the earlier episodes, check the show notes for links. All About The Joy is a network of four shows:Friday Night Live — our weekly neighborhood hangout (Fridays at 6pm PT / 9pm ET)Culture & Consequence — Carmen and Andrea’s weekly conversation on politics, culture, and the world we’re navigating (Thurs 6pm PST / 9pm EST)The Private Lounge — intimate conversations with brilliant guests from our community  (Sun 12pm PST / 3pm EST) Carmen Talk — personal reflections, life lessons, and grounded conversations like this one  (Also intermittenly Sun 12pm PST / 3pm EST) Carment Talk - 1: You Don't Need to Love Yourself!https://youtube.com/live/e7QHJKYIJU4Carmen Talk - 2:  There are NO 5 Easy Stepshttps://youtube.com/live/NTLy5AmMfxcCarmen Talk - 3: My Brain - What is Aphantasia https://youtube.com/live/42ex0fe-ickCarmen Talk - 4:  How Art Changed Who I Amhttps://youtube.com/live/0-0X_yaOhyMThank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.  You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.